Description
A bright, savory one-pan dinner featuring plump shrimp in a tangy lemon-garlic sauce with Mediterranean herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2–3 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2–3 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Once the oil shimmers, add the garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; avoid overcooking.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the cooked shrimp, toss to coat, and adjust seasoning.
- Remove from heat, stir in chopped parsley, garnish with more parsley and a lemon wedge, and serve immediately.
Notes
Patting shrimp dry helps achieve a better texture. Keep the pan hot to prevent rubbery shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp recipe, Mediterranean dish, one-pan dinner, lemon garlic sauce, quick dinner